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V537 UVY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 UVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,032 miles

Engine oil low

Metal brake pipes corroding rear worst.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil low

Metal brake pipes corroding rear worst.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,040 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Near side head light lens deteriorating - poor image.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Near side head light lens deteriorating - poor image.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,226 miles

1 Ltr of oil added to engine, this was necessary to get oil to rear on dip stick to carry out emission check safely.

Near side front and off side front tyres wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,226 miles

1 Ltr of oil added to engine, this was necessary to get oil to rear on dip stick to carry out emission check safely.

Near side front and off side front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V537 UVY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V537 UVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V537 UVY registered?

V537 UVY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V537 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V537 UVY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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